What started as a botanist’s frustration over the lack of locally sourced prairie seed in Nebraska has grown into a unique rural business focused on restoring native landscapes one seed at a time. …
Crete TeamMates celebrated another year of mentorship, growth and student success during its annual end-of-the-year picnic luncheons this month. The high school luncheon took place during lunch …
As flames tore through a Crete home in winds topping 40 miles per hour, two members of the Crete Volunteer Fire Department pushed past dangerous conditions and entered the burning structure in an …
Dinosaurs, fossils and dance parties are taking over the Crete Public Library this summer as the library launches its “Unearth a Story” youth summer reading program with online registration, …
Saline Center members conducted their monthly meeting May 4 at Saline Center Lodge. Members packaged treat bags for the Western Struckman-Baatz library and YELL! member Phillip Zoubek delivered. …
Republican-backed candidate Mark Schoenrock of Diller outpaced Independent Shay Smith of Crete in the May 12 primary race for Nebraska Legislative District 32, though both candidates will advance to …
Saline County voters helped shape Nebraska’s November ballot on May 12, backing familiar incumbents and advancing challengers in races ranging from U.S. Senate to governor and statewide …
The Crete Youth Cabin Association celebrated decades of community history and volunteer support during its annual Giving Tree Gala on May 3, recognizing local individuals and businesses whose service …
For more than a decade, Antojitos Guatemaltecos has brought Guatemalan food, culture and family tradition to Main Avenue in Crete. Owners Jorge Chanchavac and Juana Matias opened the family-run …
Families will learn, connect and pick up helpful resources during an upcoming Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair in Crete. The event, hosted through a partnership between Public Health …
Crete community members showed up hungry to help and raised thousands of dollars for volunteer firefighters who battled the largest wildfire in Nebraska history. Crete’s Blue Valley VFW Post …
From bus stop shelters to expanded recreation access, Crete parents are turning ideas into action after completing an eight-month leadership program focused on solving local challenges. Sixteen …
City officials in Crete are preparing for possible service reductions, staffing changes and a future property tax levy increase after learning the city will lose roughly $640,000 in Municipal …
There’s an old newsroom saying that if you ask 10 people what should be in the newspaper, you’ll get 14 opinions and at least one handwritten note in all capital letters. After reading …
Students in Crete will experience more than a concert this week when internationally touring guitarist Daniel Martinez brings his “Strings of Many Colors” program to local schools and the …
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn criticized the influence of corporate money in politics during a May 9 stop at the Veterans and Friends VFW Club, telling attendees the current campaign …
Voters in Legislative District 32 heard two distinct approaches to tackling affordability and state government priorities during a candidate forum April 28, with one candidate emphasizing …
Old Main is back — and it’s not just a reopening, it’s a reinvention. Old Main Restaurant and Bar opened its doors on May 4, welcoming the community back after months of renovation and …
After years of building relationships and memories, a Crete teacher heads into retirement with a full heart and a lasting impact. Fourth-grade teacher Jenn Uher has taught for 32 years, the past …
The Crete chapters of Beta Sigma Phi International, Alpha Gamma and Alpha Theta, met at Crete UBT to launch the 95th year of the founding of the organization and discover the upcoming year’s theme. …
One day, it was business as usual — the next, vendors were clearing out their shops. Painted Tree Boutique in Lincoln, which housed a variety of local small business shops, suddenly closed on …
One of the most common questions parents have asked about online gaming after Nebraska filed suit against Roblox is simple: How do we manage it without turning every conversation into an argument? …
Got clutter? Shred it. Got extras? Donate them. As part of the city’s annual spring cleaning week, Pinnacle Bank in Crete will host a community Shred Day on Saturday, May 9, from 9 – 11 a.m. …
Shrinking revenues and state-imposed tax limits are shaping decisions in Crete Public Schools, as board members reviewed a $2.5 million drop in funding while approving staffing updates, curriculum …
With a not-yet-released book in hand, Brooklyn author and illustrator Melissa Iwai gave Crete and Dorchester students a sneak preview of “A Garden for Lili” during a literacy festival visit April …